Malaysia to Introduce Road Transport Act Amendments for Drink-Driving Victim Compensation Next Year
The Malaysian cabinet has agreed in principle to amend the Road Transport Act so that victims of accidents caused by intoxicated drivers can receive compensation, with the proposal expected to be presented to parliament in the first sitting next year.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced that the cabinet supports a policy paper to modify the Road Transport Act, aiming to provide compensation to those injured by drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The legislative changes are still being drafted, and officials plan to table the amendments during the first parliamentary session of the coming year. Loke indicated that work on the bill is ongoing and will be finalized before submission.
Why it matters
It would give financial relief to people harmed by drunk-driving crashes, strengthening victim rights in Malaysia.
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